Traction assembly for vehicles
OwnerJohn A. Ferreirainventor
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Abstract
A traction assembly for single and dual-wheeled vehicles that is easy to install and suitable for storing in the vehicle when not in use having a plurality of spaced apart traction units interconnected by a connector and locked into place with a securing mechanism. Each traction unit includes a pair of spaced apart traction bars that are interconnected by a spacer member. Preferably, the traction bars are L-shaped angle irons and the spacer member is a V-shaped angle iron connected to two adjacent traction bars. A generally elongated, flexible connecting member interconnects the traction units and allows the assembly to be folded or collapsed. A securing mechanism connects the opposing ends of the traction assembly to secure the assembly around the wheel or wheels.
Claims19
A traction assembly for use with a dual-wheeled vehicle having at least one pair of wheels, comprising:
- a plurality of traction units, each of said traction units having a pair of spaced apart traction bars and at least one spacer member interconnecting said traction bars, said traction bars configured to provide traction for said vehicle when secured around said pair of wheels, said spacer member shaped and configured to be disposed between said pair of wheels when installed on said vehicle;
- means for connecting an adjacent pair of said traction units to each other;
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- means for securing said traction units and connecting means around said pair of wheels.
A traction assembly for use with a dual-wheeled vehicle having at least one pair of wheels, comprising:
- a plurality of traction units, each of said traction units having a pair of spaced apart traction bars and at least one spacer member interconnecting said traction bars, said traction bars comprising an L-shaped member configured to provide traction for said vehicle when secured around said pair of wheels, said spacer member shaped and configured to be disposed between said pair of wheels when installed on said vehicle;
- means for connecting an adjacent pair of said traction units to each other;
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- means for securing said traction units and connecting means around said pair of wheels.
A traction assembly for use with a dual-wheeled vehicle having at least one pair of wheels, comprising:
- a plurality of traction units, each of said traction units having a pair of spaced apart traction bars and at least one spacer member interconnecting said traction bars, said traction bars comprising an L-shaped member having a first side configured to abut said wheels and a second side configured to provide traction for said vehicle when said traction unit secured around said wheels, said spacer member generally V-shaped and configured to be disposed between said pair of wheels when installed on said vehicle;
- an elongated, flexible connector disposed between and connecting an adjacent pair of said traction units to each other;
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- means for securing said traction units and connecting means around said pair of wheels.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.